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Money, tax and benefits
Beginner's guide to tax
Basics of the tax system
Types of tax, how each tax is worked out and collected and what happens to the money
Personal and tax allowances
Find out how much personal tax allowance you are entitled to and make sure you get it
Understanding your tax code
Details of common tax codes including emergency tax, and changes that might affect you
How tax codes are worked out
Information on how tax codes are worked out and whether you have the right one
National Insurance
National Insurance (NI) - who needs to pay it, current rates and how to get an NI number
Income Tax
Income Tax - what it is and how it's applied, including Income Tax bands, rates and allowances, PAYE and Self Assessment
Stamp Duty
Stamp Duty Land Tax on property and Stamp Duty on shares - how they work and how much you pay
VAT - Value Added Tax
Find out what the VAT amount on your receipts means and why you have to pay it
Capital Gains Tax
What happens if you give away or sell an asset that's gone up in value - the basics of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
P2 Coding Notice
Information on your P2 Coding Notice issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) telling you what your tax code is
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